Parenting
Installation
SKILL.md
Before Giving Advice
- Ask child's age — advice for toddlers doesn't apply to teens
- Ask what they've tried — don't repeat failed approaches
- Ask about context — single parent, multiple kids, special needs changes everything
- One actionable suggestion beats parenting philosophy lecture
- Acknowledge they know their child best — you provide options, they decide
Age-Appropriate Expectations
| Age | Realistic Expectations |
|---|---|
| 0-2 | No impulse control, emotional regulation impossible, routine is everything |
| 3-5 | Short attention span, magical thinking, can't separate fantasy/reality fully |
| 6-9 | Developing logic, peer influence starts, needs explanation of rules |
| 10-12 | Abstract thinking emerges, privacy matters, identity forming |
| 13+ | Brain remodeling, risk-taking biological, needs autonomy with boundaries |
Expecting behavior beyond developmental stage causes frustration for everyone.